Android

When Google joined the cellular phone market, they created Android, their first smartphone operating system. Based on Linux, the Android OS promises power, flexibility, and extendability.HTC was the first to introduce a device that will run the Android OS, the G1. Android is not only an OS but a software platform. This gives all cellular manufacturers the ability to build new device that can use Android.

The Android platform is completely open-source, allowing any developer to tap into its full power and create some pretty cool apps. Check out some of the winners of the Android Developer Challenge.

"Droid" to become a brand at Verizon, encompassing more than one device?

We knew that Verizon had plans to launch additional Android devices after the November release of the Droid, but according to Engadget Mobile, "...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Droid event 10-28 -- Did Moto get the memo? (briefly listed device on site)

When it comes to Verizon’s Android debut, people can’t seem to help but chomp at the bit. First, someone tips off a (fake) leaked image from Best Buy...

Adriana Lee

16 years 8 months ago

Is this the HTC Desire (VZW)?

Good golly, it’s like Android-a-palooza up in here. (Somewhere out there in America, John Walton must be doing a happy dance… that is, when he’s not...

Adriana Lee

16 years 8 months ago

Rumor: Best Buy to stock Moto Droid on 10-24?

If you read Aaron’s post, then you know about the October 28th Verizon/Moto Droid event, in which a launch announcement is hotly anticipated. Okay...

Adriana Lee

16 years 8 months ago

Is This the Droid You're Looking For, Verizon?

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

Invitations begin to trickle out for an October 28th Droid event

Verizon is bringing out all levels of creepy when it comes to the Motorola Droid hype, replacing the green Android bot with a scary red eye and...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Musings from the Pound: Verizon's assault against Apple and AT&T

If you're in any way entrenched in the wireless industry, be it as a fan or writer, you've seen the Verizon Wireless commercials and campaign...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Verizon's second Android device, the Motorola Calgary, shows up to the party

As of late, it seems to be raining Android at the nation's largest wireless carrier - first the Motorola Droid (as seen in the advertisements), and...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Tidbit Tuesday: Tilt II sold out; new Motorola Droid marketing

Since we can’t actively cover every news article that breaks (as much as we would love to), PhoneDog compiles various news announcements and press...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Moto CLIQ pre-sale starts today (for Tmo customers)

The latest Androidy goodness from Tmo, the Motorola CLIQ with MOTOBLUR is available for pre-sale today for existing subscribers. Now through November...

Adriana Lee

16 years 8 months ago

Carrier Wars: Is Verizon barking up the wrong iTree with "iDon't" ads?

The gloves came off this past weekend. Verizon followed up their Anti-AT&T/Apple "There's a map for that" ads with the first of what...

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ - Unboxing and Hands-On

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

Mmm, eclairs: Android 2.0 screenshots leak

Nothing like fresh pastries on a Friday morning, eh? BGR has some images online today and they claim they're from an pre-release build of Eclair,...

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

Thursday News Roundup: HTC Pure for a penny; Motorola Droid picture leaked

Cameraless BlackBerry Bold launching on Friday, October 16thLooking for a new BlackBerry, but don't want to wait for the Bold 9700 to launch? White...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

Exclusive hands-on footage of the Samsung Moment @ CTIA

The Samsung Moment announcement was yesterday, but due to the crowded nature of the actual event, the hands-on footage was rushed. Fortunately, we...

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

DellDroid: WSJ says Dell is building an Android phone for AT&T

Just when I was beginning to think that Verizon and Google had teamed up to battle AT&T and Apple to the death for control over the US' cellular...

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

Samsung MOMENT Android phone for Sprint @ CTIA

Samsung announces their first U.S. Android device, the Moment. It even has Pac-Man!

Aaron Baker

16 years 8 months ago

T-Mo Holidays: myTouch Fender Edition, White Curve, T-Mo Tap and More

T-Mobile laid their hand out on the table just after midnight, announcing what looks to be their full lineup of holiday handsets. Most of what was in...

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago

Sprint Samsung Moment: Android OS, QWERTY Slider, $179, November 1

Sprint went ahead and formally announced the Samsung Moment, an Android OS phone powered by an 800 MHz processor and featuring a side-sliding QWERTY...

Noah Kravitz

16 years 8 months ago